Fouquieria 'Ocotillo' – Spiny Canes with Red Flowers

Fouquieria 'Ocotillo'

A iconic desert plant, Ocotillo (Fouquieria splendens) consists of a cluster of spiny, whip-like canes that leaf out after rain and produce brilliant red flowers at the tips. It follows the desert plant regimen: high light, water when dry (drier in winter), regular feeding, dry air, and avoidance of extremes. A dramatic specimen for xeric landscapes.

Secrets of Success

• Light: High Light
• Water: Water when soil is dry; keep drier in winter
• Fertilizer: Feed regularly during growing season
• Humidity: Prefers dry air
• Temperature: Avoid extremes

Growing Conditions

• Light: Full Sun

Plant in well-drained soil. Can appear dead during drought but leafs out quickly with water. Red flowers attract hummingbirds.